Editorial
It’s time to overhaul the electronic call up system
The electronic call up system for trucks operating in Lagos ports was introduced in February 2021. The contract was given...
Beyond Lip Service: Nigeria’s Cabotage Act Needs Real Enforcement
Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy Minister; Adegboyega Oyetola recently declared that “the era of indiscriminate waivers is ending.” He promised...
Avoiding the looming crisis in the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria
On this page about a month ago, we eulogized the immediate past President General of the Maritime Workers Union of...
Still On The War Risk Insurance Premium Payment
The war risk insurance is a type of insurance that covers damage due to acts of war, including invasion, insurrection,...
NPA Must Do Something About The Electronic Call Up System
Precisely on February 28, 2021, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) introduced what can be described as the game–changer for chaotic...
The Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill Must Not Die
About two weeks ago, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius reaffirmed the Council’s commitment...
The Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme Is Due For A Rejig
Even though most maritime industry stakeholders were aware that the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) has been battling with challenges,...
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria After Comrade Adewale Adeyanju
After eight years at the helm of affairs at the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju recently...
The Nigerian Coast Guard Bill Is a Dangerous, Counter-productive Adventure
The Nigerian Coast Guard Bill has repeatedly sparked intense debate and public opposition, emerging from a backdrop of political maneuvering...
Rethinking Port Concessions: A Case for Performance-Based Renewal
When the Nigerian government embarked on the port concession exercise in 2006, the primary objective was to enhance efficiency, attract...
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